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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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