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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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