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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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