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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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