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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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