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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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