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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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