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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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