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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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