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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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