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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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