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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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