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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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