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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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