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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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