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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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