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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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