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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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