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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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