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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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