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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. 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 massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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