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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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