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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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