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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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