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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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