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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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