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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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