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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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