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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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