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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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