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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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