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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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