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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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