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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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