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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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