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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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