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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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