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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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