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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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