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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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