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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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