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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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