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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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