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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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