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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews 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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