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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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