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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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