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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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