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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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