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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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