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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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