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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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