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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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