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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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