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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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