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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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