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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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