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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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