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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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