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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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