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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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