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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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