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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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