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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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