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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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