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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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