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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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