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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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