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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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