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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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