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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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