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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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