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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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