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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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