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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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