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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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