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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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