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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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