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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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