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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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