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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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