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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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