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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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