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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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