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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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