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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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