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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key 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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