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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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