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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key 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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