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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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