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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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