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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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