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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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