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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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