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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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