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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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