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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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