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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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