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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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