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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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