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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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