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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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