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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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