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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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