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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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