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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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