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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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