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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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