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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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