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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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