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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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