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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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