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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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