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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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