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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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