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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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