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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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