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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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