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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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