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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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