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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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