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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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