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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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