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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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