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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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