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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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