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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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