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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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