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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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