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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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