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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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