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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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