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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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