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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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