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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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