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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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