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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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