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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key 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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