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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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