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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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