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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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