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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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