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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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