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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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