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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses 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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