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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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