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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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