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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key 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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