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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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