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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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