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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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