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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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