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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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