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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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