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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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