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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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