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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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