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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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