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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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