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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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