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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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