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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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