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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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