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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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