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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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