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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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