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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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