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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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