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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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