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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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