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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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