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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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