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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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