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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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