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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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