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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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