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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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