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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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