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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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