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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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