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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates 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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