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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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