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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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