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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by 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 stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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