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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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