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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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