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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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