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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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