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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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