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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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