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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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