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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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