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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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