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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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