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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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