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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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