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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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