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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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