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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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