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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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