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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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