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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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