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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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