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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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