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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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