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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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