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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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