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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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