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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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