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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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