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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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