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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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