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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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