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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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