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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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