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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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