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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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