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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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