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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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