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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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