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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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