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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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