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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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