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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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