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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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