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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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