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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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