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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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