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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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