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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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