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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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