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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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