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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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