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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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