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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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