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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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