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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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