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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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