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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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