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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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