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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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