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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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