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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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