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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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