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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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