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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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