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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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