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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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