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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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