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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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