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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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