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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations 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 stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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