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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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