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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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