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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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