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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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