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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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