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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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