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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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