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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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