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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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