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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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