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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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