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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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