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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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