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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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