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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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