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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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