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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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