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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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