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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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