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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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