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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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