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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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