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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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