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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)