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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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