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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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