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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources