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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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