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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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