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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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