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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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