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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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