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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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