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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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