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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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