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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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