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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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