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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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