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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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