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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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