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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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