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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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