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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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