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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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