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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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