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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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