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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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