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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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