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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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