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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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