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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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