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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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