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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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