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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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