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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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