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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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