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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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