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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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