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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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