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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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