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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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