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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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