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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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