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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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