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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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