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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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