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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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