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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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