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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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