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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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