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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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