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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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