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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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