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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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