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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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