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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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