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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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