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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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