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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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