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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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