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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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