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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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