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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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