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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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