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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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