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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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