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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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