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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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