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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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