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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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