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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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