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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key 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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