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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner 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 education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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