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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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