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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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