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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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