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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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