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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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