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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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