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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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