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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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