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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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