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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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