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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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