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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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