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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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