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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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