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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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