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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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