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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important 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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