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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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