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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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