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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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