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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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