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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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