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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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