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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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