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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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