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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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