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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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