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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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