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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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