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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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