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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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