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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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