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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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