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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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