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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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