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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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