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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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