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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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