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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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