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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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