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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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