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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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