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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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