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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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