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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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