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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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