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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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