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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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