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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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