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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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