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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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