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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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