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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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