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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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