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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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