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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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