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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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