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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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