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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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