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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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