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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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