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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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