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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major 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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