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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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