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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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