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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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