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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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