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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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