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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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