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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources