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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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