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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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