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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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