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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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