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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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