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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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