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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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