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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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