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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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