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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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