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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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