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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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