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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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