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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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