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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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