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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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