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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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