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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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