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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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