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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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