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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum 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 education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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