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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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