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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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