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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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