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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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