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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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