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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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