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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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