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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating 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 discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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