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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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