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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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