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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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