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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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