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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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