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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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