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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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