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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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