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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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