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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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