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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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