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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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