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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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