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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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