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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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