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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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