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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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