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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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