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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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