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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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