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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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