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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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