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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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