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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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