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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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