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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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