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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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