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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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