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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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