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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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