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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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