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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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