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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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