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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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