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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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