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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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