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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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