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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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