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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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