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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)