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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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