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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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