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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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