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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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