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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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