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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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