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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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