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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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