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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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