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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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