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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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