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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important 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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