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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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