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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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