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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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