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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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