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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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