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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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