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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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