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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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