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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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