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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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