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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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