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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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