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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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