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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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