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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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