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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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